Industrial dust collectors are designed to prevent harmful and bothersome dust and fumes from being deposited on surfaces. Both indoor and outdoor dust collectors are commonly used in manufacturing and processing operations to ensure compliance with major regulatory requirements. In addition, industrial dust collectors can improve worker productivity, help retain more employees, contribute to a safer work environment, and reduce equipment maintenance costs. There are several different types of dust collector systems available to accommodate different facility sizes and dust types. Each type of dust collector has its performance advantages in the specific application.

Cartridge dust collectors are popular in general factory air cleaning systems because they perform well in many different applications. Dusty air enters the dust collector through a baffled inlet by continuously drawing in a large volume of air. Cartridge dust collectors capture dust and fumes flowing in the air stream using a filter cartridge fitted with a pleated non-woven fabric ("the media"), where the filter media provides a large surface area to capture the dust. Cartridge dust collectors are well suited for welding and cutting, woodworking, food manufacturing and processing, chemical processing, paper and metal packaging material manufacturing, and solid-dose pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Baghouse dust collectors work similarly to cartridge dust collectors but are capable of handling large volumes of dusty air. Baghouses use a fan to remove particles from the air by blowing air through a long cylindrical bag made of woven fabric. At regular intervals, baghouses use a pulse cleaning system to blow dust through the bags in reverse, causing particles to fall into the hopper. Baghouse dust collectors are best suited for high CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute) airflow, harsh environments with mining, high-temperature applications, sticky or abrasive materials, or dust containing oil and moisture.

Wet scrubbers are effective devices that use water or other liquids to remove dust particles from the air. Turbulence is created through vortex zones within the device, atomizing the liquid into fine droplets which mix with the air stream containing the particles and are then removed by centrifugal force. Wet scrubbers are effective in eliminating sticky dust, moist air, and combustible dust.

Portable dust collectors are also known as unit dust collectors, which are small in size and have a function similar to that of large cartridge dust collectors. The device contains a long collection arm and hood that can be positioned to collect dust and fumes at the source. Dust-filled air passes through the arm and reaches the cartridge filter. When the filter is overloaded, a stream of compressed air can be directed through the filter, releasing the dust into a tray for removal. It is important to note that portable dust collectors are not suitable for explosive dust and solvent fumes.

Amerigo Scientific provides a wide range of industrial dust collectors to handle the many applications that generate dust, dirt, and debris. Our systems offer excellent value for our customers.